Hurdy-Gurdy Hare (1950): Cast & Plot
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare is a 1950 short animated comedy directed by Robert McKimson, starring Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny (voice). It runs 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 7 min
- Director
- Robert McKimson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Cartoons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hurdy-Gurdy Hare About?
The premise of Hurdy-Gurdy Hare without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Organ grinder operator Bugs must get rid of his chimp when the ape steals the take from him. The replacement is a gorilla.
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- rabbit
- bugs bunny character
- animal character name in title
- three word title
- cartoon monkey
- anthropomorphic animal
- reading a newspaper
- newspaper advertisement
- hurdy gurdy
- zoo
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- reference to johannes brahms
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- reference to johann sebastian bach
- breaking the fourth wall
- cup
- coins
- reference to king kong
- building ledge
- ladder
- brick wall
- animal escapes zoo
- zoo animal
- violin
- playing a violin
- reference to james petrillo
- door
- monkey feet
- monkey
- gorilla feet
- animal feet
- feet
- 1950s
- new york city
- manhattan new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- cartoon rabbit
- cartoon gorilla
- surrealism
- subway
- gorilla
- organ grinder
- merrie melodies
- exploding cigar
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare Cast & Characters
Mel Blanc plays Bugs Bunny (voice) in Hurdy-Gurdy Hare. Directed by Robert McKimson.
- Director Robert McKimson
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Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny (voice)
More from Robert McKimson
More films directed by Robert McKimson: Daffy Duck’s Movie: Fantastic Island, Bugs Bunny’s Mad World of Television, Bugs Bunny’s Thanksgiving Diet and The Bugs Bunny Mother’s Day Special.
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare Plot Summary
What happens in Hurdy-Gurdy Hare from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Central Park, Bugs Bunny’s foray into street performance sets off a lively series of comic misadventures. He dives into the idea of earning money by playing a street organ, inspired by the early success his mischievous monkey assistant appears to glimpse. The setup looks promising at first, with bustling crowds and the promise of quick coins, but the mood shifts when the monkey slyly hides Bugs’ share of the profits in his hat, turning a potential windfall into a source of frustration.
Full summary
The whole story of Hurdy-Gurdy Hare, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hurdy-Gurdy Hare?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where does Bugs Bunny set up his street performance to earn money?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Heckling Hare, Acrobatty Bunny and Wet Hare.
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hurdy-Gurdy Hare, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hurdy-Gurdy Hare?
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare runs 7 minutes.
When was Hurdy-Gurdy Hare released?
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare was released on January 21, 1950.
Who directed Hurdy-Gurdy Hare?
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare was directed by Robert McKimson.
More films by Robert McKimson Who is in the cast of Hurdy-Gurdy Hare?
Hurdy-Gurdy Hare stars Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny (voice).
Does Hurdy-Gurdy Hare have a post-credit scene?
No. Hurdy-Gurdy Hare has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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